Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Protein Type
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
- Ingredients
- L-cystine
- Food Additive Number
- E 920, INS 921
- Technologies
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applications
- Dough Softening
- Savory Flavors
- Application Details
FERMOPURE® Natural L-Cystine Food is used for the production of savory flavors, mainly the ones associated with meat and roasting. It is especially needed for processed flavors where a Maillard reaction is involved.
Properties
- Insoluble in
- Alcohol
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
- Properties
- No human or animal sources
- Vegan
- Sustainable plant-based raw materials
- Natural
- Utmost purity and safety
- No allergen labeling required
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 240.3 | — | — |
| pH (in 0.04 g/l H₂O) | 5 - 6.5 | — | Specific method |
| Solubility in Water (at 20°C) | 0.122 | g/l | EU-GL.A.6 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Appearance of Solution | Colorless clear liquid | — | PH. EUR. (2.2.1) |
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm | PH. EUR. (2.4.2/A) |
| Assay | 98.5 - 101.5 | % | PH. EUR. (2.2.20) |
| Heavy Metals | max. 10 | ppm | PH. EUR. (2.4.8/D) |
| Lead Content | max. 5 | ppm | PH. EUR. (2.4.8/D) |
| Loss on Drying | max. 0.2 | % | PH. EUR. (2.2.32) |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % | PH. EUR. (2.4.14) |
| Specific Rotation ([α]/D20) | -225 to -215 | Degree | PH. EUR. (2.2.7) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Units of 25 kg.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 Months
- Storage Information
A temperature of 25°C is recommended for optimal product quality, but 40°C up to 180 days does not affect the quality. FERMOPURE® Natural L-Cystine Food has a shelf life of at least 36 months when stored in unbroken original packaging in dry storage areas.